Peter Nilsson, chair of the Hackney Carriage Association, said one of his drivers was on Hall Road at 4.30pm on Saturday, April 20, when his window was smashed with a brick that had been thrown by a teenager.

Last month, Mr Nilsson said he warned drivers about going through Orchard Park and north Hull after a spate of attacks on taxis and buses.

Now, though, he has said the latest incident means he is enforcing a complete ban on the area.

He said: "The brick went straight through and could have hit him in the face. He has lost that night's wages, Sunday's and Monday's because of it while he tries to get it sorted over Easter weekend but another driver who the same thing happened to cannot get his sorted until Tuesday.

Peter Nilsson, Hull Hackney Carriage Association chairman

"Last month I advised the drivers to make a decision on whether they should serve Orchard Park but now we are saying not to go there. It's putting our safety and the safety of our customer's at risk."

Mr Nilsson said he has had enough of the abuse taxi drivers and buses are getting in the area and wants something done about it.

Since the attacks started, Humberside Police said they have upped patrols to take action on the groups of youths causing problems.

"The police have said they have posted letters and knocked on doors but the problems are getting worse and are getting no better. It does seem worse in the holidays but it is often this is happening.

"Things like this happen everywhere but not like this. I would say the kids are out of control - what is going to stop them?

"These kids are as young as 12 and are just running the streets from morning to night. No one cares. It's only a matter of time before vigilantes start sorting it and the police will go out to get them."

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And Mr Nilsson said he had no choice but to ban his drivers from going to the estate for their own safety.

"The worst part of being the chairman of the association is me having to say to drivers 'Don't take customers to that area because you may not get there safe.' It is so sad," he said.

"I've been doing this 21 years and it is the first time it has been said that somewhere is a no go area. We are having to turn jobs away. People don't come out to work to get a brick thrown at their heads.

"It is like they are trying to shut down the estate and at the moment in time they are succeeding because no one is doing anything."

What Humberside Police say

Humberside Police have said are not relenting in the fight against antisocial behaviour on Orchard Park and have encouraged residents to tell officers of any crimes that have happened.

Speaking previously, Chief Inspector Lee Edwards said: "As part of our ongoing work in north Hull we have regular patrols in the areas which we know can attract such individuals.

"I ensure that we have extra officers on patrol when and where we're needed.

Humberside Police's Humber Talking scheme to get people to open up about the area they live in

"We have had some good feedback recently about our work in north Hull, and have been told that people feel the area is a good place to live.

"We've not only spoken directly with residents and business owners while on patrol but also through our Humber Talking initiative.

"Our ongoing and future work by our committed officers will make sure that it remains that way for the majority of people living there.

"We'll continue to work with the council, community groups, businesses and schools to address any concerns people have."

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And speaking about Humber Talking, Hull North Neighbourhoods Inspector Mark Peasgood said: “The thing that the people of Orchard Park are most concerned about is antisocial behaviour.

“Comments were mainly about youths hanging around in parks and fields, near shops, and generally causing a nuisance.

“As part of our daily patrols we already have officers who are out and about in areas that have been pointed out to us. I put additional patrols out when needed.

"We also work proactively with businesses, the council and other support agencies in dealing with any problems that might arise.”

Community projects in Orchard Park

As well as the police and Hull City Council, there are many community youth projects in the area are also working tirelessly to help the community's youngsters to deter them from a life of crime and antisocial behaviour.

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